Rubric Auto-Grading in Speakable allows teachers to efficiently evaluate student responses with customizable rubrics. Teachers can choose to auto-grade assignments using simple prompt grading for pass/fail or detailed scoring via rubrics. This feature supports both spoken and written student actions, offering flexibility and precision in assessments.

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Rubric Auto-Grading is a powerful tool within Speakable that streamlines the grading process, providing both teachers and students with clear, structured feedback. Here’s how it works and the benefits it brings to the classroom:

How It Works:

1. Selecting Grading Mode:

When adding a spoken or written response to an activity, teachers can choose between simple prompt grading (pass/fail) or scoring via a detailed rubric. This flexibility allows teachers to match the grading style to the assignment’s objectives.

2. Using Standard or Custom Rubrics:

Speakable provides a set of standard rubrics for immediate use, covering a range of common assessment criteria. Teachers can also create their own rubrics using the Rubric Creator, which includes an AI-powered rubric generator. This feature ensures that the rubrics align closely with the specific learning goals of the activity.

3. Assignment Modes:

• Practice Mode: In this mode, students receive immediate feedback based on the rubric as soon as they record their responses. This real-time feedback helps students understand their performance and areas for improvement instantly.

• Assessment Mode: Here, teachers can choose to show students their scores and feedback either immediately after assignment submission or after the teacher has reviewed the assignment. This mode provides flexibility in how feedback is delivered, allowing for both immediate reinforcement and detailed review.

Benefits:

• Efficiency: Automating the grading process saves teachers significant time, allowing them to focus more on personalized instruction and less on manual grading.

• Consistency: Rubric Auto-Grading ensures that all students are assessed against the same criteria, providing fair and consistent evaluations.

• Flexibility: Teachers can customize rubrics to fit specific assignments, ensuring that the grading criteria are relevant and targeted.

• Immediate Feedback: In practice mode, students benefit from immediate feedback, which is crucial for effective learning and improvement.

• Detailed Insights: Rubrics provide structured and detailed feedback, helping students understand exactly what they need to work on.

Advanced Features:

• AI Rubric Generator: The AI-powered rubric generator helps teachers create effective and comprehensive rubrics quickly, ensuring that all relevant criteria are included.

• Customizable Rubrics: Teachers can modify standard rubrics or create new ones from scratch, tailoring them to specific assignments and learning goals.

• Integrated Feedback: The feedback provided through rubrics is integrated with other Speakable features, ensuring a seamless experience for both teachers and students.

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